5 days ago

Jake Paul Says He Wants to Play at Stanford, Reach NFL

Paul says he has his sights set on football once his boxing career ends. “I'm being serious,” Paul said while discussing a potential path through Stanford and eventually the NFL. Joking about skipping the college step, he added, “I was originally thinking I'll just go straight to the Cleveland Browns or Dallas Cowboys, but they're probably going to want to see me play first.”

By Shubham Bhargav

6 days ago

Dana White Believes UFC's Paramount Deal Alarmed the NFL

UFC CEO Dana White believes the NFL took notice after his promotion landed a seven-year, $7.7 billion media deal with Paramount in 2025. “I f**king guarantee you,” White said. “The executives at the NFL said, ‘How the f**k did we not get this money?’” White argued the UFC now competes with the NFL and other major leagues like NBA, while the NFL continues seeking richer terms from its broadcast partners.

By Samnur Reza

13 days ago

Tyson Fury Teases “Massive” Fight With Anthony Joshua

Fury teased a new partnership with Dana White at the UFC Freedom 250 event. “I’ll let Dana do the announcement. It’s a massive announcement,” the Gypsy King said. “I’m very excited for this fight [with Joshua]. It’s been over a decade in the making... There’s a potential fight in August, and maybe at the end of the year it happens.”

By Leslie Xavier

about 1 month ago

Tom Aspinall Calls Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven Stoppage a ‘Robbery’

Aspinall blasted Verhoeven’s Round 11 stoppage loss to Usyk, saying the referee should have let him reach the bell. With scorecards nearly even, the UFC interim heavyweight champ called it a “f*cking robbery” and claimed boxing protects its own. He said the sport resists outsiders from other combat sports, adding, “Boxing doesn’t want anyone else to win.”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Belal Muhammad Slams Boxing After Rico Verhoeven Stoppage

Muhammad ripped boxing after Verhoeven’s controversial Round 11 stoppage loss to Usyk, writing, “Boxing is so corrupt.” The former UFC champion reacted as fighters blasted the referee for ending it near the bell, with scorecards nearly even before the finish. Verhoeven, a kickboxing great in just his second pro boxing bout, had pushed Usyk deep.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Oleksandr Usyk Carried Ukraine Fear Into Rico Verhoeven Fight

Usyk said he entered the Verhoeven fight with Ukraine’s war weighing on him, knowing his people and family were in bomb shelters. After his Round 11 win, he revealed his daughter messaged, “Papa, I love you. You win,” while sheltering from bombing. Usyk admitted he felt afraid, then praised Verhoeven as “an amazing fighter.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Canelo Alvarez Defends Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven Stoppage

Alvarez pushed back on claims Verhoeven’s Round 11 stoppage loss to Usyk came too early, saying the referee prevented a worse finish. Verhoeven wanted the chance to survive to the bell, with scorecards nearly even before the stoppage. But Canelo disagreed, saying, “I don’t think that was early. They saved Rico from the knockout.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals Daughter’s Bomb-Shelter Text After Rico Verhoeven Win

Usyk thanked Verhoeven after their tough fight, but turned emotional while discussing Ukraine. Speaking in Egypt, he said his people remain “under bombs” and revealed his daughter texted from a bomb shelter: “Dad, congratulations, but I’m scared.” Usyk praised Rico, his team and wife Kateryna, then said he didn’t chase Round 11 drama: “I just box.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Jake Paul Tells Oleksandr Usyk He Should Feel Embarrassed

Paul ripped Usyk after the controversial Round 11 stoppage over Verhoeven, saying the boxing champion should not feel like he truly won. The reaction followed scorecards showing two judges even and one ahead for Verhoeven before the finish. “Usyk I love you but you should never feel like you won this fight. Embarrassing,” Paul wrote.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Francis Ngannou Backs Rico Verhoeven After Controversial Usyk Stoppage

Ngannou showed support for Verhoeven after Usyk’s debated Round 11 stoppage, writing, “Outsiders will never win, trust me, I know.” The line echoed Ngannou’s own 2023 boxing debut, when he knocked down Fury but lost a controversial split decision. Verhoeven had argued that the referee stopped his fight early, with scorecards nearly even before the finish.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Rico Verhoeven Questions Oleksandr Usyk Stoppage With Class

Verhoeven stayed respectful after his Round 11 stoppage loss to Usyk, but admitted he felt the referee ended it too soon. With the bell close and scorecards nearly even, the kickboxing great wanted a chance to survive. “Let me go out on my shield, or let the bell go,” Verhoeven said, adding the decision was not his.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Oleksandr Usyk Stops Rico Verhoeven With Cards Nearly Even

Usyk stopped Verhoeven in Round 11, escaping a fight that was razor-close before the finish. Released scorecards showed two judges had it 95-95, while one had Verhoeven ahead 96-94 entering the stoppage. The late finish spared Usyk from a tense final-round scenario and denied the kickboxing great a shocking upset on the cards after pushing boxing’s king deep.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Oleksandr Usyk Calls Anthony Joshua His ‘Big Brother’ After Rivalry

Usyk reflected on his changed relationship with Joshua, saying the former rival now feels like family after sharing two heavyweight title fights. The Ukrainian beat AJ by decision in 2021, then won their 2022 rematch to retain his belts. Now, Usyk says there is no rivalry left, calling Joshua “my big, big brother” and “my G.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

WBA Orders Gervonta Davis vs. Floyd Schofield Mandatory Fight

The WBA has ordered Davis to defend against mandatory challenger Schofield, giving both teams until June 22 to make a deal before purse bids are called. Davis was previously listed as WBA champion in recess, while Schofield has pushed for his shot as the No. 1 lightweight contender. The order puts Tank’s next move under sanctioning pressure.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Claressa Shields Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Against Alycia Baumgardner and MVP

Shields said she plans to sue Baumgardner and MVP for defamation after their statements about her altercation with Baumgardner during the Rousey vs. Carano event. She claimed Baumgardner threatened her first, saying, “I will beat your ass right now, b*tch,” before Shields slapped her. Shields called their statements lies and warned them to get their “checkbooks ready” for court.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Floyd Mayweather Sues Over Alleged $175M Fraud Scheme

Mayweather has filed a lawsuit claiming former associate Rechnitz and others allegedly defrauded him of at least $175 million through jewelry deals, fake investments, unauthorized transfers and a missing private jet. The boxer alleges roughly $100 million in jewelry returned only $13 million, with assets still unaccounted for. Mayweather seeks damages, punitive damages and a full accounting.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Terence Crawford Explains Why Retirement Still Feels Right

Crawford said he has no interest in returning because he left boxing with “a lot left in the tank” and nothing more to prove. The unbeaten legend said fighters are always pulled back when fans believe they still have more. “Don’t give everything, leave with something,” Crawford said, adding, “I am happy with my decision.”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Adin Ross Loads Brand Risk 014 With Drake and Dana White

Brand Risk 014 hits UFC Apex on May 23 with Manziel vs. Menery headlining under MMA rules. The card also features Beasley vs. Stephenson, Ray J vs. Supah Hot Fire, and Gabriel Silva vs. Malcolm Peck. Ross teased Drake, White, Ryan Garcia, Akademiks, N3on, LosPollos, and Core Boys appearances, pushing the free stream deeper into sports-influencer chaos.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Floyd Mayweather Ordered to Pay $1M in Back Child Support

Mayweather was reportedly declared the legal father of a four-year-old girl in March 2026, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. The report claims the child’s mother previously worked at Mayweather’s strip club and dated him for years before becoming pregnant in 2021. A judge reportedly ordered over $1 million in back support plus roughly $33,000 monthly payments moving forward.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Eddie Hearn Claims Conor Benn Offered Him $250K to Stay Quiet

Hearn revealed Benn once allegedly offered him $250,000 to stop criticizing him publicly during their ongoing fallout. The Matchroom promoter claimed Benn wanted him to avoid negative comments surrounding his failed drug tests and damaged public image. Hearn rejected the idea immediately, recalling his response as “F**K OFF!” Their relationship reportedly deteriorated after disagreements over Benn’s career handling and public controversy.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Boxing And MMA Worlds Collide As Ryan Garcia And Ilia Topuria Go Back And Forth

Garcia warned Topuria to stay in his lane, but the UFC star fired back with boxing confidence. “You built your name on hype, I built mine by putting legends to sleep,” Topuria said. Garcia answered that he has slept better boxers, calling Topuria “another UFC hype job” who would get knocked out by a boxer.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Claressa Shields Crashes Sukeban Event After Jake Paul Promotion Ban

Undefeated boxer Claressa Shields appeared at Sukeban’s May 19 event inside Hammerstein Ballroom and got physical during the show. Shields recently made headlines after slapping Alycia Baumgardner following MVP MMA1, leading Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions to ban the undisputed women’s heavyweight champion from all future company events after the backstage altercation.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 month ago

Adrien Broner Plans Boxing Return for Final World Title Pursuit

Broner revealed he intends to make another run before ending his career, with one final championship goal motivating the comeback. The former four-division world champion admitted, “I think about this shit everyday.” Broner has struggled with inactivity and inconsistency in recent years despite past success across multiple weight classes. Still, he remains determined to capture “1 more world title” before retiring.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Peaks at 17M Netflix Viewers

Rousey-Carano peaked at 17M global Netflix viewers and averaged 12.4M live, giving MVP MMA a strong debut despite Rousey’s 17-second armbar. The $2.2M gate landed in low UFC territory; UFC 275 in Singapore drew $1.55M. Still, Netflix boxing dwarfed it: Paul-Tyson drew 108M, while Canelo-Crawford hit 41.4M, showing MMA’s gap despite major star power and comeback curiosity.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery Gets Amateur MMA Rules Twist

Manziel and Menery will headline Brand Risk 14 at UFC Apex on May 23, but their grudge fight now carries amateur MMA limits: 6-oz gloves, with elbows and knees to the head illegal. Menery pushed for MMA over boxing, saying non-fighters “might as well bleed,” while joking a disqualifying elbow would still leave Manziel hurt on the mat.

By Afnan Chougle

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